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‘I am not leading the country to independence’- Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Stating that decolonialisation is inevitable, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands will have to decide collectively on its options going forward.
Form 'Commission on Independence' for VI- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Commentator and Pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has advised Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) to form a commission to investigate and report on the Territory’s readiness for independence from the United Kingdom (UK).
Puerto Rico's status as part of US to be decided in Nov. referendum
VI CONSORTIUM
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico- For the first time, Puerto Rico's current status as a U.S. territory will not be an option in a direct vote scheduled for the general election in November. The news was announced by Governor Pedro Pierluisi, a member of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party.
Hon Fraser calls for referendum over Governor's request for additional powers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Senior legislator and Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) has called for a referendum in the VI, regarding the Governor's request for additional powers.
Pope Francis authorises blessings for same-sex couples
ROME, Italy- In a surprising and significant shift in Vatican doctrine, Pope Francis has formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.
Venezuela defies ICJ ruling with referendum on annexing Essequibo from Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- Venezuelan electoral authorities on Sunday, December 3, 2023, claimed that 95 percent of voters in a nonbinding referendum approved of the nation's territorial claim on a huge chunk of neighboring oil-rich Guyana.
‘Legislative changes’ needed for same-sex referendum- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The referendum on the issue of same-sex marriage that was promised by the Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has appeared to have suffered a delay.
Churches ‘animated’ over gay rights, silent on community initiatives– Damion C. Grange
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking points co-host Damion C. Grange has slammed the church for what he illustrated as silence on community initiates, but suddenly becoming animated on issues related to LGBT rights in the territory.
'Let the people decide' on same-sex marriage issue- Talk show hosts
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A conversation on same-sex marriage saw various views being expressed during the Talking Points show aired on ZBVI 780 AM and live-streamed on Facebook on May 8, 2023.
Expect same-sex marriage referendum 'very soon'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A referendum regarding the matter of same-sex marriages is likely to be executed for the first time in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) ahead of June 2023.
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